Drunk Tank

B1 18+

Collocations of drunk tank

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Frequency: 80 %

He spent the night in the drunk tank after getting arrested for public intoxication.

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Frequency: 65 %

The police officer escorted the unruly individual to the drunk tank for the night.

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Frequency: 50 %

The police station had a designated area known as the drunk tank for individuals who were arrested for public intoxication.

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Frequency: 45 %

The drunk driver was placed in a holding cell before being transferred to the drunk tank.

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Frequency: 30 %

Individuals who are brought to the drunk tank are often monitored for signs of detoxification.

Idiomatic Expressions for drunk tank

  • Phrase: Spend the night in the drunk tank
    Meaning: To be detained in a cell overnight due to being drunk in public.
    Usage: She had a wild night out and ended up spending the night in the drunk tank.